Lt. Robert Walsh, a bagpiper and FDNY paramedic, typically plays funerals and memorials, but those who enjoy the sound of the woodwind instrument can also catch him in a more convivial setting. He regularly practices in Central Park along the west side of the 102nd Street Transverse, where he draws in droves of fans. Lt. … Read more
Libra author, straw hat enthusiast and father of new journalism Truman Capote maintained, “New York is not a city, it’s a world.” The roughly 340 neighborhoods found within this world, this sprawling, five borough constellation, are defined as much by their physical properties and energetic feel as they are the people who inhabit them. … Read more
Let it snow — and let the children have a real day off from school. That’s what city moms and dads said Tuesday, as 3.2 inches fell in Central Park, making for the snowiest day since January, 2022. Across the five boroughs, NYC public schools closed their campuses due to the storm but still held … Read more
A tree in Central Park, Manhattan, appears to be leaving a lasting impression on visitors for an unexpected and heartwarming reason. Central Park, located in the heart of New York City, occupies 840 acres and is home to over 18,000 trees, according to the Central Park Conservancy. One tree in the park, however, is catching … Read more
In the city so nice they named it twice, this outsider struggled to find a pal while walking the mean streets. With plans to relocate from his home city of London to Brooklyn in spring 2024, Lee Thompson, 41, politely asked the Big Apple: “Will You Be My Friend?” in bold letters written on a … Read more
A chunk of the Great Lawn in Central Park was so badly damaged during last month’s rain-soaked Global Citizen Festival that the beloved greenspace had to close for the season earlier than anticipated so months-long repairs could get underway. The immediate closure prompted New York City Councilwoman Gale Brewer to call for the annual festival’s … Read more
In the middle of a scorching heat wave, more than 3,000 New Yorkers came together in Central Park to break a world record. Billed as the city’s largest LGBTQ+ Fashion Week bash, Dreamland broke the Guinness World Record for fashion show attendees on Saturday at the ticketed extravaganza at the park’s SummerStage. Dreamland’s attendance broke … Read more
For many, attending a coveted Fashion Week show is merely a far-fetched dream — but at Dreamland this weekend, it can become a reality. That is what’s so unique about Dreamland: Fashion Week in Central Park: It’s open to everyone. “So much of Fashion Week is exclusive — you need to be on a guest list, you … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Hip-Hop’s most elusive star is returning to the spotlight. Lauryn Hill just announced she’s embarking on ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour’ this fall. That includes … Read more
New Yorkers continue to honor legendary crooner Tony Bennett in one of his favorite city spots. Notes and flowers appeared Saturday on the Central Park bench that bears the name of Bennett, who died Friday at age 96. The park’s iconic carriage drivers left a touching note on the perch, slightly tweaking the lyrics to … Read more
BTS Army members had already been sleeping outside for days, turning an elite stretch of Fifth Avenue into a campground — no thunderstorm was about to dampen their “Euphoria” for Jung Kook’s solo debut in New York’s Central Park Friday morning. And to the squealing delight of his young female fans, the K-pop star was able … Read more
The Dining Millions are eagerly anticipating the fabled Central Park Boathouse lakefront dining room reopening in late summer or fall. I often enjoyed it before previous operator Dean Poll gave it up last year. But hospitality giant Legends’ just-launched Boathouse Cafe, a casual, counter-service precursor to the main venue — it’s on an alfresco patio with nice greenery … Read more
He was the Big Apple’s first boldface bird. Pale Male, a celebrated red-tailed hawk who made his nest on the facade of a ritzy Upper East Side apartment building, ushering in a widespread appreciation for urban wildlife, died Tuesday. He was believed to be about 33. “Pale Male was such a character and so charismatic,” … Read more
They shared the spotlight. Mark Ruffalo gatecrashed a Welsh couple’s spontaneous wedding in Central Park last weekend. Klaire Hodgson and Lynz Tanner, from Gwynedd, Wales, were about to walk down the aisle when they spotted the “Hulk” star, 55, ambling through the park. According to the newlyweds, Ruffalo took a detour from his nature walk … Read more
A picturesque engagement in Central Park is exactly what one woman got when she was proposed to by her girlfriend on Saturday. A video of the scene even made the rounds on social media when it was posted by another user. However, the now-engaged couple reportedly received massive amounts of hate for their public pronouncement. … Read more
“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Sutton Stracke will donate clothes from her own closet to a Central Park thrift store. The effort, which launches this week, is part of a month-long “circular fashion event” to promote second-hand shopping instead of off-the-rack. Customers of Central Park Resale Consignment on West 66th Street will find discounts … Read more